Glimmerbug Art Blog
Inspiration and creative ideas for your artistic journey
From beginner tips to advanced techniques, explore our collection of articles designed to inspire and guide your creative practice.
The Easiest Way to Choose Colors for Your Whimsical Watercolor Painting
Ever get stuck trying to pick the “right” colors for your watercolor piece? 💕 It doesn’t have to be complicated! I just released a new blog post sharing my favorite stress-free ways to choose colors for whimsical watercolor paintings. Think happy trios, nature’s palettes, and a sprinkle of color magic. 🌈✨ Let your brush (and heart) lead the way!
Artist Trading Cards (ATCs): Tiny Canvases, Big Joy
Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) are tiny canvases (2.5 x 3.5 in.) perfect for experimenting and trading. Use sturdy cardstock or watercolor paper, a few paints or pens, collage bits, scissors, and glue. Begin with a color wash or texture, add a focal (bird, owl, or village), then embellish with ink, stamps, or patterned paper. Keep designs bold and simple. On the back note your name, title, date, materials, sign, and trade to connect. For step-by-step photos, mixed-media tips, themes, supplies, and swap ideas, read our blog post!
When the Creative Bug Hits!
When the creative bug hits and you are seeing inspiration all over the place, the results can be amazing!
Discover The Creative Art Village: Your Online Home for Watercolor, Mixed Media, and Mindful Art
If you’re looking for a wonderful, positive, stress-free art community, this is the place for you!!
Friday Night Art Club: Pizza, Wine, Sweets, Laughs and Acrylic Painted Magnets
Friday Night Art Club was such fun! We painted gorgeous magnets with tons of colors while we enjoyed some snacks and laughs together!
Lower Stress and Anxiety Through Art and Creativity
Creativity is a quiet revolution against stress. Picking up a paintbrush, arranging a collage, or doodling a tiny village in the margins of a notebook are small acts with surprisingly big effects. Making art isn’t just about finished pieces or the next social-media-ready photo—it’s a powerful tool for easing anxiety, lowering stress, and building emotional resilience. Here’s why creativity matters, how it helps, and simple ways to make art a reliable part of your mental-health toolkit
Slow Drawing Floral Doodle
Come in and join me as I slow draw (in fast forward!) a floral doodle in my Slow Drawing Art Journal.